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| An interconnection point within the horizontal cabling, using ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2 or ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3 compliant cables and connecting hardware. The consolidation point (CP) differs from the multi-user telecommunications outlet assembly (MUTOA) in that it requires an additional connection for each horizontal cable run. A consolidation point may be useful when reconfiguration is frequent, but not so frequent as to require the flexibility of the multi-user telecommunications outlet assembly. Requirements Installed in accordance with the requirements of clause 10 of ANSI/TIA-EIA-568-B.1 and rated for at least 200 cycles of reconnection. Cross-connections shall not be used at a consolidation point. No more than one consolidation point shall be used within the same horizontal cable run. A transition point and consolidation point shall not be used in the same horizontal cabling link. Each horizontal cable extending to the work area outlet from the consolidation point shall be terminated to a telecommunications outlet/connector or multi-user telecommunications outlet assembly. Consolidation points shall be located in fully accessible, permanent locations such as building columns, and permanent walls. Consolidation points shall not be located in any obstructed area. Consolidation points shall not be installed in furniture unless that unit of furniture is secured to the building structure. Consolidation points shall not be used for direct connection to active equipment. Recommendations For non-fiber cabling, in order to reduce the effect of multiple connections in close proximity on NEXT loss and return loss, the consolidation point should be located at least 15 m (49 ft) from the telecommunications room. Consolidation points should be located in an open work area so that each furniture cluster is served by at least one consolidation point. The consolidation point should be limited to serving a maximum of twelve work areas. Spare capacity should also be considered when sizing the consolidation point.
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